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Friday, June 8th Noon - 8 PM
Saturday, June 9th Noon - 9:30 PM 
Sunday, June 10th Noon - 6 PM
Monday, June 11th Noon – 6 PM

Parade of Sail Viewing Locations now listed with hours! http://www.opsail2012virginia.com/participating-ships/parade-of-sail

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Tickets on Sale now for the Virginia Arts Festival Finale & OpSail 2012 Virginia Opening Night Gala- Virginia Symphony On the High Seas: A Musical Voyage 

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TCC Planetarium presents "Navigating with the Stars: Search for Longitude"

FREE in Virginia Beach, 7:00pm.  Special program to show attendees how sailors at the time of the War of 1812 had to rely on the stars to navigate the open waters.  For directions and more information, please visit http://www.tcc.edu

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Harbor Cruises

 

OpSail 2012 Virginia™ will afford the opportunity to see a world-class flotilla of international tall ships and modern naval vessels up close and from the water.  The following cruise operators will be offering once-in-a-lifetime voyages to see and take part in the spectacle!

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NORFOLK HARBOR CRUISES

 

American Rover Sailing Cruises 

Since 1986, the American Rover’s red “tan bark” sails have been one of the signature sights of the Hampton Roads area.  OpSail 2012 Virginia™ cruises will depart from Waterside Marina in the heart of Downtown Norfolk, Virginia.  For more information and reservations, call (757)627-7245 or visit www.americanrover.com.

 

Wednesday, June 6th 
10am - (3 Hour Sea Air Parade of Sail Cruise) $30 per person

Friday, June 8th 
5pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
7pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person

Saturday, June 9th 
10am- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
12pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
2pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
5pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
8pm- (2 ½ Hour Fireworks Cruise) $75 per person

Sunday, June 10th 
10am- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
12pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
2pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
5pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
7pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person

Monday, June 11th
10am- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
12pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
2pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
5pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person
7pm- (1 ½ Hour Tall Ship Harbor Tour) $25 per person

Tuesday, June 12th 
7:30am - (3 Hour Departing Parade of Sail Cruise) $50 per person, Includes Continental Breakfast 
 

Spirit of Norfolk Cruises

Enjoy a fantastic fusion of dining, entertainment and amazing views of the historic ships of OpSail 2012 Virginia™ onboard the Spirit of Norfolk.  From June 6th, 2012 - June 12th, 2012 the Spirit of Norfolk will be docked behind the Waterside/Sheraton Hotel.  For more information, call 1(866)304-2469 or visit www.spiritofnorfolk.com.

 

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

Thrill to the sight of Aircraft Carriers, Nuclear Submarines, Guided Missile Cruisers, and all of the other ships that form in the OpSail 2012 Virginia fleet. On board the Victory Rover, guests will enjoy plenty of comfortable seating, air-conditioned enclosed deck, open air upper deck, snack bar and souvenir shop.  OpSail 2012 Virginia™ cruises will depart from NAUTICUS in the heart of Downtown Norfolk, Virginia.  For more information and reservations, call (757)627-7406 or visit www.navalbasecruises.com.

Wednesday, June 6th
10am - (3 Hour Sea Land Parade of Sail Cruise) $30 per person

Friday, June 8th
4pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
7pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children

Saturday, June 9th
10am- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
1pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
4pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
7:30pm- (3 Hour Fireworks Cruise) $75 per person

Sunday, June 10th
10am- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
1pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
4pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
7pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children

Monday, June 11th
10am- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
1pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
4pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children
7pm- (2 Hour Inner Harbor & Naval Base Cruise) $20 Adults $12 children

*No Coupons or Discounts 

HAMPTON CRUISES


Miss Hampton II Cruises

The Miss Hampton II offers tall ship and naval vessel cruises June 6 thru June 12, 2012. Limited amount of spaces are filling up fast- don't miss this special opportunity to witness one of the most fascinating and spectacular Tall Ship events ever!  Miss Hampton II is docked at 710 Settlers Landing Road. Hampton, VA 23669.  For more information, call (757) 722-9102 or visit www.misshamptoncruises.com.


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OpSail 2012 Virginia®
120 West Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Ph: 757-441-2345 ext. 6000
email: OpSail2012Virginia@festevents.org
Staff
Karen Scherberger, Executive Director
Hank Moseley, Director, Maritime Operations
Joella Adams, Director of Programs, Education & Tourism

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